Computers: Central Processing Units (CPU), Personal Computers, Laptops, Notebooks, Hard Drives, Power Supplies

Computer Accessories: Cords & Cabling, Keyboards, Mice, Web Cam

Printers & Copiers: Toner & Ink Cartridges, Cables & Cords

ALL BATTERIES

Fax Machines

Power Supplies and Chargers

Data Center Equipment: Servers & Cabling, Racks, Trays & Cages

UPS Systems

Monitors: Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), Flat Screen

Entertainment: TVs, VCRs, DVDs, Sound Boards & Equipment

Networking Equipment & Accessories

Cell Phones & PDAs: Chargers, Cords & Accessories

Household Items:

Food Prep – Coffee Pots, Microwaves, Toasters, Ovens, Blenders, Mixers, Pots, Slow Cookers & Baking Pans

Personal – Hair Dryers, Electric Toothbrushes, Shavers, Curling Irons & Curlers, Irons

Lawn Equipment – Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Edgers, Weed Whackers

Electronics – Digital Cameras, Gaming Equipment, CDs, VCR Tapes, Cassette Tapes

Exercise Equipment – Treadmills, Bikes, Non-Electric Items

Assorted – Vacuum Cleaners, Hot Irons, Ironing Boards

Automotive – Auto Batteries, Auto Rims, DVD & Stereo Equipment, Wires & Cabling

THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF $10.00 FOR CRTs & TELEVISIONS

When: October 13, 2012:  9:00AM—2:00PM

PLACE: 3210 EAST AVENUE H, TEMPLE, TEXAS
Open to all residents of Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills, and San Saba counties.  PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF RESIDENCY (DRIVER’S LICENSE, WATER BILL, ETC.) AND WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE A VERY BRIEF SURVEY…NO PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE ASKED.

WHAT CAN BE DROPPED OFF?
Accepting paints, automobile batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, household chemicals, pesticides, flammables, corrosives, and other hazardous household products.  TIRES FROM PASSENGER CARS AND PICKUPS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  LIMITED TO 8 TIRES PER HOUSEHOLD.  A $1.00 SURCHARGE WILL BE PLACED ON EACH TIRE OVER THE LIMIT.  NO TIRES WITH RIMS, PLEASE.

BRING YOUR ELECTRONICS FOR RECYCLING! 
LARGE QUANTITIES OF ELECTRONICS FROM BUSINESSES, FARMS OR COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

For a detailed list of acceptable electronics go to www.keeptemplebeautiful.org or call (254) 493-4000.

PROHIBITED ITEMS
PROHIBITED: infectious and medical wastes, biological and radioactive materials, compressed gas cylinders, ammunition, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and explosives.   NO EXCEPTIONS!

For more information: Contact the Central Texas Council of Governments at (254)-770-2376.THIS IS A FREE SERVICE!  Please utilize this opportunity to keep these hazards out of our waterways and natural environment.  Partnership between City of Temple, Waste Management, Keep Temple Beautiful and Central Texas Council of Governments.

Sustainability is a business megatrend affecting the success of all companies. Leading companies are evaluating their strategies, brands and products to mitigate risks and capture opportunities. However, companies are not the only entities interested in this valuable principle. Many citizens along with municipalities recognize how vital sustainability is to our communities. 
With that said, Keep Temple Beautiful realizes that education plays a valuable role in maintaining a sustainable environment. In fact, we know that education can have a positive impact on your bottom line whether it’s in business or your personal life. There is well documented research of the knowledge transfer from home to work place behaviors. That is why we have developed Eco-Lunch & Learns which provide tools and resources to incorporate conservation actions for both home and work.
On September 19th come meet fellow environmental stewards over lunch, and learn from industry veterans, Sandra Heffernan, Quest Resource Management’s Sustainability Director and Joan Meeks, founding partner of Electronic Waste Disposal (EWD). These ladies are the speakers for this month’s Eco-Lunch & Learn held at the Temple Chamber of Commerce, 2 North 5th Street from 12pm-1pm.
Sandra will cover important topics such as what is the scope of the Sustainability movement and its impact on city governments, corporations, and hospitals. In addition, she will cover the importance of creating baselines for water, electricity, and waste diversion and demonstrate the synergies between waste streams management and sustainability for corporate environmental responsibility. Finally, Sandra will answer important questions such as, “Where do I start? Who is the current force behind sustainability? How do I track and manage my sustainability programs?”
Joan Meeks with Electronic Waste Disposal will also offer her knowledge and experience on, “How to recycle your e-waste safely, securely and responsibly.” 
The Eco-Lunch and Learn trainings assist you in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities to achieve conservation and waste reduction. As I always say, “Good decisions start with good information”.
If you are interested in attending the September 19th Eco-Lunch & Learn, please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (254) 493-4000. All trainings are free to the public and lunch will be served. For more information on Keep Temple Beautiful, visit www.keeptemplebeautiful.org or “friend us” on facebook at www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful.

Sustainability is a business megatrend affecting the success of all companies. Leading companies are evaluating their strategies, brands and products to mitigate risks and capture opportunities. However, companies are not the only entities interested in this valuable principle. Many citizens along with municipalities recognize how vital sustainability is to our communities. 
With that said, Keep Temple Beautiful realizes that education plays a valuable role in maintaining a sustainable environment. In fact, we know that education can have a positive impact on your bottom line whether it’s in business or your personal life. There is well documented research of the knowledge transfer from home to work place behaviors. That is why we have developed Eco-Lunch & Learns which provide tools and resources to incorporate conservation actions for both home and work.
On September 19th come meet fellow environmental stewards over lunch, and learn from industry veterans, Sandra Heffernan, Quest Resource Management’s Sustainability Director and Joan Meeks, founding partner of Electronic Waste Disposal (EWD). These ladies are the speakers for this month’s Eco-Lunch & Learn held at the Temple Chamber of Commerce, 2 North 5th Street from 12pm-1pm.
Sandra will cover important topics such as what is the scope of the Sustainability movement and its impact on city governments, corporations, and hospitals. In addition, she will cover the importance of creating baselines for water, electricity, and waste diversion and demonstrate the synergies between waste streams management and sustainability for corporate environmental responsibility. Finally, Sandra will answer important questions such as, “Where do I start? Who is the current force behind sustainability? How do I track and manage my sustainability programs?”
Joan Meeks with Electronic Waste Disposal will also offer her knowledge and experience on, “How to recycle your e-waste safely, securely and responsibly.” 
The Eco-Lunch and Learn trainings assist you in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities to achieve conservation and waste reduction. As I always say, “Good decisions start with good information”.
If you are interested in attending the September 19th Eco-Lunch & Learn, please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (254) 493-4000. All trainings are free to the public and lunch will be served. For more information on Keep Temple Beautiful, visit www.keeptemplebeautiful.org or “friend us” on facebook at www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful.

If there was a way to minimize the amount of time you spent working in your garden and maximize the amount of fresh produce you harvested, wouldn't you want to know about it? Gardening Guru, Dr. Deb Tolman will be in Belton Thursday, July 26 to demonstrate how her innovative keyhole gardening technique can help you achieve both objectives-minimizing work and maximizing production. The presentation will be held from 9am-11am at the Bell County Agri-life Extension Service located at 1605 N. Main Street, Room 102 in Belton. As part of Keep Temple Beautiful's Eco-Lunch & Learn series, we have asked Dr. Tolman to speak on this creative way of gardening.   
Let me tell you, there is nothing ordinary about Dr. Deb or her keyhole garden concept. She has a Ph.D. in environmental Sciences/Resources and Geography yet she's not your typical academician. She lives off the grid in Bosque County, Texas, spending her time gardening and spreading the word about her sensational key-hole concept. She's lively, funny and practical and delivers an energetic presentation that is matched only by her enthusiasm for gardening. 
Keyhole gardens are beautiful, productive gardens, ideal for small spaces while accommodating a variety of plants, vegetables, herbs, flowers, etc, fitting the individual needs of the gardener. The design which looks like a keyhole from above incorporates a central basket where compostable waste is placed and water is poured. The technique has been used in places around the world that get far less water than even the driest places in Texas. They have many different forms in Africa and are especially useful in areas where good soil is scarce, often adding nutritious vegetables to diets.
This method of gardening is also a really good way to introduce children to sustainable principles such as composting and using "grey water" as well as finding out about why they are so important in places like Africa. They can be an excellent project for schools.  Another great advantage of keyhole gardening is that for people with physical disabilities and the elderly, the keyhole garden is the ultimate way to enjoy a recreational hobby.
So to recap-a Keyhole garden is a raised bed with composting and a recycling system all rolled into one. The design creates a garden that uses recycled materials, less water and maintenance and it can be made handicap-accessible! It is perfect for anyone who wants to grow productive, organic plants in any climate, in any space with little effort. Who wouldn't want that? The best part is you don't have to be a seasoned gardener to learn this extraordinary process!       
Keyhole gardening is for everyone and KTB is inviting YOU, the public to this free event so come check out Dr. Deb's phenomenal presentation and meet the expert herself on July 26! Be a part of a better way of gardening. For more information, please contact Tanya Gray at (254) 493-4000 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  
Keep Temple Beautiful is a community-led, charitable organization dedicated to making our City a more beautiful place to live, learn and work. Our organization facilitates a wide range of activities relating to: Litter Prevention and Control, Beautification, Education and Public Awareness, Community Involvement.

On April 21st in honor of Earth Day, Keep Temple Beautiful and Electronic Waste Disposal (EWD) is hosting the annual electronic recycling event from 9am to 2pm. Businesses, citizens and surrounding communities will have the opportunity to protect the environment by properly recycling computer equipment, cell phones, monitors, lawn equipment, gaming equipment and much, much more. This E-Waste event will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic High School located at 6608 W. Adams Ave. It is free to the public, businesses and open to neighboring cities; Fort Hood, Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton, Salado, Waco and all others.

Recycling has become an ever-increasing priority in our world which faces global warming, filled-up landfills, and pollution. Those who have a concern about the health of our planet know that the best way to conserve our environment and save resources is to recycle everything we can. What you may not know is that almost everything is recyclable, at least in part, and that includes your old electronics.

This event, which allows the public to safely and securely recycle used and/or inoperable electronics in an environmentally-responsible manner, gives citizens and businesses the opportunity to properly recycle outdated electronic equipment without having to worry about data security breaches or penalties for improper disposal. After the equipment is collected, it is processed through one of KTB’s E-Steward certified recycling partners. Joan Meeks, President & Co-Owner of Electronic Waste Disposal, stated that electronics that store data, such as hard drives, are destroyed or wiped to guarantee that no customer information is ever compromised. This E-Waste Day event makes it easy for anyone to save space and energy by getting rid of old equipment, as well as support the environment by reducing the amount of E-Waste in landfills.

There is no reason you should choose any other option when organizations like Keep Temple Beautiful are available to help you.  It is important as citizens and businesses of this community to encourage and demonstrate the correct way to dispose of these items. So show your friends, neighbors, family members, business owners and colleagues by demonstrating your commitment to environmentally responsible practices and participate in the electronic recycling event on Saturday, April 21st. It makes all the difference. A list of items on www.keeptemplebeautiful.org. There will be a $10.00 fee for CRTs and TVs. All other items are free of charge.

Keep Temple Beautiful is a non-profit organization that strives to educate and engage Texans to take responsibility for improving their community. KTB works with government, businesses, civic groups and volunteers. For more information on Keep Temple Beautiful and how you can get involved, call (254) 493-4000 or log onto www.keeptemplebeautiful.org. Don’t forget to “like” us on facebook at www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful.

Keep Temple Beautiful will be participating in Scott & White Healthcare’s “Take Away Environmental Return System” program to accept unused or expired non-controlled prescription and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal.  This is a program offered through Sharps Compliance, Inc. that aims to reduce the environmental and health risks associated with the unsafe disposal of medications. Those interested in disposing of their unused or unwanted prescription drugs are encouraged to bring them to the Temple of Chamber of Commerce at 2 N. 5th street from March 21 to March 28 from 9am – 5pm.

Keep Temple Beautiful will kick-off “Take Back Week” with its bi-monthly Eco-Lunch & Learn series on March 21, 12 noon at the Chamber of Commerce. John Wilson, Director of Retail Pharmacy for Scott & White will provide an overview of the “Take Away” program. This event is free to the public and lunch will be provided.

Most pills, tablets, capsules, ointments, creams, powders, inhalers, and liquids less than 4 oz will be accepted.  We are NOT able to accept Controlled substances (such as Adderall, Vicodin, Hydrocodone, MS Contin, Ambien, etc.), sharps (syringes or lancets), and liquids more than 4 oz. “Our hope is to roll out an ongoing initiative to address the need in our community to dispose of these medications safely,” said John Wilson, R.Ph, director of retail pharmacy operations at Scott & White Health Plan.  “The intentional or accidental ingestion of these medications can lead to harmful side effects and drug interactions.”

Wilson went on to say that, “some examples of non-controlled medications that will be accepted as part of our ongoing ‘Take Away’ program include those that manage diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol, etc.”

Controlled medications such as narcotics (pain killers & sleep aids), stimulants (ADHD medications), and anabolic steroids (testosterone) cannot be disposed of at this time via the “Take Away” program.

About Scott & White Health Plan
Scott & White Health Plan is a non-profit, community-based health plan. The Health Plan is part of Scott & White Healthcare. Its participating provider network includes over 2,300 providers and over 60 Scott & White Clinic locations throughout Central Texas. Scott & White Health Plan has been ranked as one of the top health plans in Texas by U.S. News & World Report for nine of the past 10 years.

About Keep Temple Beautiful
Keep Temple Beautiful is an award winning organization dedicated to making Temple a cleaner more economically viable community in which to live, grow and work. The organization initiates, plans, directs and coordinates programs for litter control, community improvement and solid waste management on a sustainable basis; implementing and maintaining the Keep Texas Beautiful Inc, goals on safety and cleanliness for a better quality of living for the citizens of Temple. To find out more about Keep Temple Beautiful go to www.keeptemplebeautiful.ogr, call (254) 493-4000 or like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful

Keep Temple Beautiful is looking for volunteers for the Great American Cleanup (GAC), which runs from March through May. The organization is encouraging people to join or to create a group and participate in activities that will include beautification projects, recycling, conduct educational programs, litter free events, and litter removal from public parks, waterways and rights-of-way. Neighborhood groups, churches, schools, civic clubs, businesses and individuals are encouraged to participate.

The Great American Cleanup developed by Keep America Beautiful is the nation's largest annual community improvement program, bringing together the power of 3.8 million volunteers and participants to create local change. In 2011, volunteers donated more than 5.2 million hours in 2011 to clean, beautify and improve more than 16,500 communities during more than 30,600 events in all 50 states and beyond.

For Temple’s 2012 Great American Cleanup, the challenge is for citizens to host and organize individual “transformational” community improvement projects. The idea is to connect residents with projects that will be meaningful to their community. Businesses and schools are also invited to form their own teams to work on projects as a group. Organizations may submit their projects and activities to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (254) 493-4000 for project ideas. During this period event coordinators can get free bags and gloves to assist with their activities and environmental educational materials for programs.

Key event dates for the Great American Cleanup are:

March 5 — April 9 Annual Phonebook recycling contest, Project ReDirectory Kicks-Off. Open to all TISD elementary schools and BISD elementary schools in the district.
March 12 – 16 CAC Eco Art Classes open to ages 10 and up.
March 19 Earth Day Logo Contest Opens to all students.
March 21 Eco- Lunch & Learn on Scott & White Pharmaceutical Take Back program at 12 noon, Chamber of Commerce. 
March 21 – March 28 Take Back Pharmaceutical Drop Off at the Chamber of Commerce.  
March 24 UMHB Peppercreek Waterway Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
April 21 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Electronic Recycling at Holy Trinity Catholic High School
April 28 KTB Annual Litter Survey.